Rick Kersten, ScottsdaleMember Since September 2008Artist Statement Rick Kersten obtained his career in the creative arts from Arizona State University and a variety of life experiences. A history that includes a long list; painting, sculpture, illustration, children's book illustrator, greeting card artist, cartoon strip creator, creator of a child line of clothing, artist for the television show ' Caroline in the City', and designer of retail store and restaurants. Rick is now primarily involved in licensing his artwork and working with his first love,painting on canvas.